Writing Concept Paper Flashcards
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a short summary that tells the reader what the project is, why it is important, and how it will be carried out.
Concept Paper
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This may be the last part of the concept paper that you write, but it should appear at the heading of the paper.
Title
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A clear description of the research topic, including a summary of what is already known about that topic.
Clarity
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This is almost always something that is not known.) The concept paper should elaborate on how this question can be answered – something that almost always takes more than one sentence to accomplish.
A one-sentence statement of the research question that the project will seek to answer.
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Concept papers should range from
from 1 - 2 double-spaced pages (250-500 words).
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usually forms the core of a concept paper.
Definition
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may consist of the original meaning of the term/concept, especially one of foreign borrowing, and the modifications on its original meaning
Definition
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To clarify meaning of words, or to correct misinterpretations, or misuse of a term.
Identification
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follows a pattern or equation:
term + genus + differentia (differentiating characteristics)
Formal Definition
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using a word or phrase that shares a meaning with the term being defined
Definition by synonym
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Getting the history or origin of the word
Definition By origin or semantic history
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Describes the characteristics of the word
By Illustration
is done through a parenthetical or brief explanation.
Informal
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a detailed way of defining a term and is usually composed of at least one paragraph. It incorporates various patterns of development.
Extended Definition
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Method of explanation in which sentences, verses, quotes, or passages are taken from a literary or academic work and then interpreted and explain in a detailed way.
Explication
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When using this technique, you need to clearly present your thesis in the introduction and follow it up with a detailed analysis of a passage or text
Explication
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method of explanation in which the points are organized from a general abstract idea to specific and concrete examples
Clarification
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It entails the analysis of the concept by looking at the examples and specifying some of its characteristics to arrive at one working definition which can be used throughout the paper.
Clarification
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Provide the current state of the field you are researching on. State the gap in knowledge and problems to be addressed by the research. Provide statistics and previous studies to prove your claims, State the reasons why you want to investigate on the chosen topic. State the theoretical and practical implications of your proposed research.
Background of the study
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Provide a theoretical framework. The theoretical framework includes the theory that will guide you in the conduct of your research. Provide related literature that supports your topic.
Preliminary Literature Review
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Provide the context and participants of the study.
Abridged Methodology
